NuPhy Air65 V3

NuPhy · 65% · low profile

2.48 ratings· Amazon

NuPhy Air65 V3 mechanical keyboard
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The NuPhy Air65 V3 is a 68-key low-profile tri-mode keyboard with 3.5 mm travel Gateron Low-profile 3.0 switches, a detachable multifunction knob, gasket mount, and a 2500 mAh battery rated up to 761 hours with lighting off.

Best for: travel, typing, mac users.

NuPhy Air65 V3 specs

Layout 65%
Height Low profile
Connectivity Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Blush Nano, Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Red Nano, Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Brown Nano
Keycaps double-shot PBT, nSA profile
Case aluminum alloy top, polycarbonate bottom
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery 2500 mAh
Typical price $130
Sound (stock) muted low-profile thock
Released 2026

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Stock switches in the database

The NuPhy Air65 V3 is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Blush Nano silent-linear · 42g actuation The Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Blush Nano is a dampened silent linear with 42g actuation and 3.2 mm travel, the quiet stock option on the NuPhy Air V3 series. Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Red Nano linear · 45g actuation The Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Red Nano is a factory-lubed linear with 45g actuation and an unusually deep 3.5 mm travel for a low-profile switch, the linear stock option across the NuPhy Air V3 series. Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Brown Nano tactile · 50g actuation The Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Brown Nano is a factory-lubed tactile with 50g actuation, 1.7 mm pre-travel, and 3.5 mm total travel, the tactile stock option for the NuPhy Air V3 series.

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Alternatives to the NuPhy Air65 V3

NuPhy Air60 V2 60% · $110 The NuPhy Air60 V2 is an ultra-portable low-profile 60% wireless keyboard with QMK/VIA support and a 1000Hz 2.4GHz mode, ideal for travel and Mac setups. Compare: NuPhy Air65 V3 vs NuPhy Air60 V2 · popular
NuPhy Air75 V3 75% · $140 The NuPhy Air75 V3 is the 84-key flagship of the low-profile Air line, with a gasket mount, 3.5 mm travel nano switches, 1000 Hz 2.4 GHz wireless, and a 4000 mAh battery rated up to 1200 hours, configured via the NuPhyIO web tool rather than QMK or VIA. Compare: NuPhy Air65 V3 vs NuPhy Air75 V3
Lofree Flow 75% · $159 The Lofree Flow is the famously thocky low-profile 75% keyboard with full-POM Kailh switches and a gasket mount, though it connects over Bluetooth and USB-C only, with no 2.4GHz dongle. Compare: NuPhy Air65 V3 vs Lofree Flow

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